Richard M. Cook

Richard M. Cook, 87, of Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at VNA Hospice of Monroe County in East Stroudsburg

He was born in Broadway, N.J., on Sept. 18, 1925, and was the son of the late George and Marion (Washburn) Cook.

Richard was a toll sergeant for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission at the Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge. Prior to that, he was a mechanic for Burd Chevrolet. He served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during World War II in the Pacific Theatre.

Richard was a member of J. Simpson Africa Lodge 0628 Free and Accepted Masons of Stroudsburg.

Richard is survived by his sons, Frederick Cook of Monroe County and David Cook of Pittsburgh; his daughters, Sally Cook, Melissa Cook and Melinda Graver, all of Monroe County; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Sara (Frasier) Cook, and his son, Jeffrey Cook.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Rupell Funeral Home, 465 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, N.J. Burial of cremains will be held at Stewartsville Lutheran Cemetery, Stewartsville, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard may be made to VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.